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‘Joker 2’: Jacob Lofland Is The Latest Actor To Join Joaquin Phoenix In The Sequel

September 13, 2022 2:02 pm

As we approach the start of production on the highly-anticipated DC film, “Joker: Folie à Deux,” it appears that Todd Phillips is beginning to round out the cast for his sequel. So, it’s time to welcome Jacob ...

Lady Gaga Shares ‘Joker 2’ Teaser Confirming Her Role In The Film

Charles Barfield

August 4, 2022 1:03 pm

News

Well, as fan sentiment around Warner Bros. Discovery deteriorates rapidly thanks to the cancellation of “Batgirl” and the rumors of sweeping changes regarding the future of the DC superhero film universe, it a...

Todd Phillips’ ‘Joker: Folie À Deux’ Dated For Fall 2024

Edward Davis

August 3, 2022 6:17 pm

News

It’s been an incredibly rough week for Warner Bros. and the DC Universe following the news that the freshly-appointed bosses had canceled their “Batgirl” film at Discovery in new cost-cutting measures (Discove...

Director Todd Phillips Confirms ‘Joker’ Sequel & Reveals New Title

Rodrigo Perez and Christopher Marc

June 7, 2022 8:35 pm

News

Send in the clown again. Well, the rumors are true, and it seems director Todd Phillips is getting ahead of them and trying to announce things on his own terms. Following a recent Puck News report that Phillip...

‘Joker’ Director Todd Phillips Reportedly Getting “Close” On A Sequel

Rodrigo Perez

June 5, 2022 4:38 pm

News

As the formerly AT&T-owned Warner Bros. turns into Warner Bros. Discovery, the future of DC Films is undergoing yet another facelift, reevaluation, and reorg. As David Zaslav takes over, he’s already makin...

‘Joker’ Director Todd Phillips Eyed As Potential DC Films “Advisor”

Charles Barfield

June 1, 2022 1:09 pm

News

As has been covered quite a bit over the recent months, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has been hard at work, since the acquisition closed, cleaning house and restructuring the film side of the major ...

Your Joker Origin Story Could Be ‘The Obi-Wan’ Director Comparing The Series To ‘Joker’ & ‘Logan’

Matthew Monagle

May 21, 2022 12:42 pm

News, Television

While the scream of frustration that welcomed "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" may have folks wary of new "Star Wars" movies, a lot has also broken right for the franchise's episodic adaptations. "The Mandal...

Willem Dafoe Has An Idea For A “Dueling Jokers” Film Opposite Joaquin Phoenix

Charles Barfield

January 18, 2022 11:27 am

News

Willem Dafoe’s grin is legendary. It can bring joy, but it can also inspire fear. We’ve seen it on screen for decades now and the smile never gets old. So, why not bring that face to a character who also has a...

Joaquin Phoenix Talks Mike Mills’ Lovely ‘C’mon C’mon,’ ‘Joker’ & The Gentle Art Of Interviewing [Interview]

Rodrigo Perez

November 23, 2021 12:15 pm

Features, Interviews, News

Joaquin Phoenix can certainly be mercurial, cagey, and unpredictable in real life, depending on his mood and the kinds of questions you throw at him, but he’s also as affable and playful. His director Mike Mil...

Joaquin Phoenix Is Still Open To More ‘Joker,’ But Still Unsure If A Sequel Will Be Made

Rodrigo Perez

October 5, 2021 3:21 pm

News

One of the most polarizing films of the last few years, at least on social media, Todd Phillips’ “Joker” movie was released two years ago today. Starring Joaquin Phoenix as the Arthur Fleck / Joker character, ...

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